Beacons Center Youth Counselor

Kids for the Future; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

YWCA Minneapolis is seeking a Beacons Center Youth Counselor for the Beacons Learning Center at Hmong International Academy in Minneapolis. This part-time, non-exempt role supports after-school academic and enrichment activities for K-5 students, fostering positive decisions and a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities include planning and facilitating youth activities, assisting with participant recruitment, tracking attendance, and participating in team meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse youth.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and facilitate age-appropriate educational activities; co-facilitate youth development curriculum.
• Support recruitment and retention of program participants.
• Maintain a safe, student-centered, inclusive learning environment.
• Track attendance and enter data into the database regularly.
• Participate in trainings and Beacons program team meetings.

Skills

Relationship Building

Consistency

Growth Mindset

Cultural Responsiveness

Communication

Accountability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

• Location 1501 n 30th avenue,Minneapolis, MN, 55411,United States
• Base Pay $17.50 - $18.50 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Now Hiring: Beacons Center Youth Counselor Hourly Pay Range: $17.50 – $18.50 Status: Part-Time Location: Hmong International Academy (HIA) , Minneapolis Public Schools / YWCA Minneapolis

What You’ll Do:

As a Beacons Center Youth Counselor , you’ll provide direct service to participants in the Beacons Learning Center at Hmong International Academy. Beacons provides afte r - school academic and enrichment opportunities with a focus on inspiring youth to make positive decisions for themselves and their futures to students in grades K-5 .

• Plan, prepare and facilitate /co-facilitate age appropriate and culturally informed educational activities utilizing and/or creating Youth Development curriculum
• Support in recruiting and maintaining program participant
• Help develop and maintain a safe learning environment that is student-centered, mission-focused, and accessible to a diverse student body
• Support communication and retention with participants and families Track program attendance daily and enter information into database on regular basis
• Participate in educational activities and trainings for professional and programmatic development including attending and participat ing in departmental and Beacons program team meetings
• Additional duties as assigned

Schedule

School Year: Monday – Thursday – 1:30PM - 5:30PM

Summer: Hours subject to change based on summer activities and program need

Who You Are:

You are interested in serving the community of HIA and have familiarity working with diverse school populations . You enjoy play and think about how to make it both engaging and educational. You are interested in learning and growing in a team-based environment.

Core Competencies

• Relationship Building : You enjoy building strong relationships with elementary aged youth
• Consistency: You are reliable and show up on time and prepared
• Growth Mindset : You take advantage of opportunities for growth; feedback is a tool for improvement not a set back
• Cultural Responsiveness: You engage effectively with youth and families from a variet y of racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds
• Communication: You are comfortable with communicating your needs and challenges to your supervisor and working collaboratively to address them
• Accountability: You take personal responsibility for your actions

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• One year of experience working with youth from low-income and inner-city families
• One year of experience planning and facilitating effective, structured groups
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Ability to carry out duties independently, as well as in team setting
• Ability to work with a variety of cultures, backgrounds and perspectives
• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
• Belief in the mission of the YWCA Minneapolis and able to convey its importance

Why YWCA Minneapolis

When you work here, you’re joining a movement. We’re not just teaching— we’re building equitable futures through inclusive education. Join us in advancing racial and gender equity through meaningful work and community-building

YWCA Minneapolis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, inclusion drives impact, and equity changes lives.